Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-06
RURAL IMPROVEMENT.

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF ouR BRArrtEBoRo
soclErY-soME OF THE WORK DONE LAST
YEAR, WITH SUGGESTIONS OF THINGS To
RE DONE THE COMING SEASON.
The attendance on the annual meeting of
tbe Rural Improvement association last
saturday evening was such as to show nm
encouraging degree of interest in the work
of fine society. Mr. n. l. Hawlev. the rn
firing president called the meeting To or
der and gave a summary of the work done |
last year, with some suggestions as to work |
for the coming season. The work of clear- |
ing up the railroad bank, some improve |
mpnts in the railroad yard for the increased |
convenience of the public, the improve
ments in the rear of the town hall. the mn
merous flower beds planted, the straigbten.
ing Of lines of turf along the streets. and
the cutting of grass and weeds in neglected
places, were among the items of work I'M
1ertaken and accomplished by the society.
Work in the same line waits TO be done this |
season. The flower beds will he renewed
as a matter Of course. The railroad com
pany, in pursuance of its agreement last
wear, is expected TO make further and per
manent improvements on the much discuss
ed bank it is to he hoped that property
holders will further the good work by the
use Of paint or other needed materials on
the rear of their buildings Dr. Draper
said that at its last annual meeting the gas
company gave permission for the planting
of flower beds in the vicinity of its round
house near the passenger station an effort
will be made to have the roadway in the
rear Of the station kept wetted down it is
hoped that the owners will make some i'm
provcmcnt upon the bank above South
Main street rs it leads up the hill to the
IIa,xl Los h.,,,,,l
Der of shade trees would be planted this
spring. He thought it would be advisable
for the tree committee to procure, say 100
trees. and sell them for nominal sum tn
any person who would have them prnperly
planted
At the conclusion of Mr.. Hawlevs re.
marks the election of officers was preceded
with The company present urged strong
" upon Mr.. llawley to accept the presiden-
ry Of the society for another wear, recng-
uiling rs all did, his efficient services last
season, and the excellent taste, energy and
executive ability which marked his admin.
istration lie was, in fact. reelected tn the
office, hut upon his positive dcclination he
was excused and Col. Il. w. Hooker WIS
chosen. The full board Of officers elected
was the following:
President Geo. W Hooker
Recording secr tary, q. A. Marshall
Treasurer, Malcolm Moody.
Corresponding secretary, .. l.. French.
Vice presidents, r. Hulbrook. j. Estey. f. Cr1s
by, G. q Day, W II. Collins, ?. Cunningham,
McAun, Geo. f. Crowel. b. u. Harris, Geo h.
Gale. d. b Eaton, II. d. Holton, d. f. Dearborn
Il. Tucker, y. =. Webster, NJ l.. Bruce, JAS. Con.
land, +. j. Parry.
Executive Committee, c. A. Miles, L. W IIaw.
ley, \. H. Hall, j. IL. Holden, p. $. Chase, h. @.
Frost. W. O. Chaplin, f. W. Chds, Geo + Gale
Mrs B. d Harris, Mrs, j. J. Estry Mrs. \. G..
Davenport Mrs. Jas Dalton, Mrs q. IL Ryder,
Mrs. G. II. Davenport.
The financial exhibit of the past year
shows
RESOURCES.
Cash on hand May I. 1sSG, si2s ~
Received for yearly membership 9195U
one life membership, !j.U1
road bank, $50
$500 30
EXPENSES.
Paid for plants ssiS
labor etc, l31yo
" printing and ncidentas, 80
Amount now IN bank, 81 l3
s46l 81
Ont Of the cash on hand there are due
bills amounting to about $l25, which leaves
triie over 800 on hand Ia begin the years
work with
So apparent has been the good work ac-
romplished hv the society that we believe
our people will not only he willing, but anX-
ipus, to give the small individual sums which
are required for the work to be continued
and increased the coming season. Not the
least of the good work accomplished has
been the spirit Of improvement which has
been awakened throughout the community,
showing itself in numberless ways in the
general betterment of individual surround
ings.
The new executive committee met on
Wednesday and divided the contemplated
work of the season among the usual sub
committees-on membership and money,
shade trees, flower beds, etc.
Col Hooker announced that an arrange
ment had already been made with Mr..
Stockwell to keep the depot grounds water
ed during the season and on very favorable
terms.
Roadmaster Clark was in town yesterday
to confer with the officers of the society
about completing the improvements upon
the railroad bank which he began last year.
He will be as good as his word about moi
removing any more rubbish from the bank,
hut there are only two places where ac-
cumulations have been dumped during the
winter, and it is believed that, in difference
to unanimous public opinion on the subject
the individuals responsible will cheerfully
and promptly remove these accumui ltions
and thus leave the whole extent of the
bank clean and tidy.
To the ladies of the executive committee
has again been assigned the duty of raising
money for the years operations. The so
ciety has largely increased plans this sea
son for the public good and we sincerely
hope and believe that the response to thell
solicitation will he both generous and cheer
full
The committee ON trees appointed by the
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